1. RAYMOND L. GARDNER III
Raygardner7@yahoo.com | 313.207.8506
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Beach Bums Anna Maria Island, FL
Outdoor Sales Director Jan. 2015 – Current
Fix and rent beach rental equipment including beach related gear such as umbrellas, towels, and chairs
Anna Maria Island Community Center Anna Maria Island, FL
Youth Program Manager Sept. 2013 – Sept. 2015
Responsible for budgeting, recruiting, and organizing all sports leagues for the community center
Oversaw youth and adult programs with more than 100 teams in various sports
Hosted tournaments such as flag football, basketball, tennis, kickball, and soccer
Served as an physical education instructor for the afterschool kids program
Coached in every sports league as well as trained and mentored other coaches
Marketed sports through various outlets such as social media, flyers, and the newspaper
Refereed for basketball, youth flag football, soccer, including post-grad teams
Led mentor groups who spoke to at-risk kids in various middle-schools
Eagles Landing Camp Coconut Creek, FL
Division Leader June 2011 – Aug. 2014
Developed daily activities for groups of children ranging in ages 5-15
Organized group activities and group strategies lessons
Conducted weekly meetings with parents and administration
Basketball coach and football coach
Title Source – Quicken Loans Detroit, MI
Document Specialist Jan. 2013 – May 2013
Index loan documents through document uploading process
Review incoming documents to meet program specifications and criteria
Conducted phone meetings and lead data entry for department
Bethany College Bethany, WV
Student Basketball Coach Aug. 2011 – Dec. 2013
Prepared and administered workout program and weekly game plans to players
Performed athlete recruitment through mass marketing, public appearances, and social media
Conducted tours of the campus and facilities for potential recruits and their families
Michigan Department of Transportation Detroit, MI
Supervisor Jan. 2013 – May 2013
Michigan Department of Transportation Supervisor of the Year – 2007-2008
Oversaw youth engineering program and educational mentor for staff
Conducted youth networking opportunities with local engineering firms
Organized community service activities including Detroit’s Freeway Clean Up
EDUCATION
Bethany College | B.A., Physical Education: Sports Management May 2013
Passed comprehensive exams to receive degree – two days written and one hour oral
Member of the Bethany College Basketball and Football team (Team Captain 2009-2012)
o President’s Athletic Conference Basketball Champions – 2010-2012
Member of the Black Alliance Student Club and Student Athletic Committee
Minnesota State | Associates of Business Management: Accounting Dec. 2010